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Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga to be buried in Filabusi
The burial of the late Insiza North legislator, Farai "Fimbo" Taruvinga, has been scheduled for Friday at his homestead in Filabusi, Insiza district, Matabeleland South province.Taruvinga, 53,...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:09hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear jets into Zimbabwe
Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear touched down in Harare yesterday ahead of his much-anticipated debut performance in Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old will take the stage at Glamis Arena as part of ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Bango Promotions motivates upcoming artistes
Mvurwi-based music promoter Blessing "Bango" Kamudyariwa is motivating upcoming artistes in Mvurwi by introducing a cup challenge in Mvurwi.The challenge is dubbed Mvurwi cup challenge which i...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:54hrs | 246 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bango introduces Ladies of the night party
Mvurwi-based man of the moment Blessing Bango Kamudyariwa yesterday introduced ladies night gig at his Mzansi lounge club in Mvurwi dubbed China Chemadzimai.The music promoter is adding value ...Published: 24 May 2024 at 11:54hrs | 163 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Family dismisses police account of armed robbery suspect's killing
Armed robbery suspect Godknows Machingura's family has demanded an independent inquiry into the music promoter's killing by detectives arguing the police account of his shooting did not match what has...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 15:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest armed robbers after shootout
POLICE have arrested three armed robbery suspects who are part of a 15-member gang in connection with a raid at a mine in Kadoma."Police have arrested Willium Dhumukwa (34), James Zawi (29) an...Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 17:23hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Guvamatanga cleared of rape
At the conclusion of the prosecution's case, Harare regional magistrate Mr. Stanford Mambanje has acquitted Charles Guvamatanga, a music promoter and director of Kuziva Holdings, known in entertainmen...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Master KG to headline Sanganai/Hlanganani gig
South African musician and record producer Master KG, known as Kgaogelo Moagi, is all set to be the headline act at the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo closing concert in Bulawayo.The 1...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'She is lying' - Torro says as he disputes rape allegations
POPULAR music promoter Charles ‘Torro' Guvamatanga has laughed off allegations he raped his niece in a house with three other people without her raising alarm telling the court that his accuser is f...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 21:55hrs | 2 | by Court Reporter
Makhadzi lashes Winky D
ORGANISERS of the "Africa Music Festival 2023 - The Legends Tour" which was held in Leicester in the United Kingdom on Saturday have come under fire for failing to manage the show well, leaving Makhad...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean music is more than Chimurenga!
IN June 2023, the America-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which organises arguably the most respected, well-known and much sought-after music awards in the world, the Gra...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 17 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
Musicians flock at Guruve hotel
Several musicians flocked at Guruve hotel on Saturday for a family show.Music promoter and Guruve hotel proprietor Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda organized a well-attended show at her place....Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 08:45hrs | 27 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pamire tops Sungura legends again
Sungura musician Tyson Pamire Chimurambe of Lullaby Express topped the Sungura legends top 20 list yesterday.The Mvurwi based musician ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 14:33hrs | 39 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jeys Marabini 'snubs' Harare invite
AFRO-POP musician Jeys Marabini has turned down calls by music promoters to move to Harare amid efforts to brace his successful musical career, citing his infinite love for Bulawayo.Speaking a...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimboy hits back at Nadia Nakai
Music promoter and Changamire Festival Awards founder Jackson ‘Zimboy' Muchechetere has hit back at Nadia Nakai who ranted about being used without any payment when the South African-based Zimbabwea...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 08:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Poor sound spoils Madlela's Kwamu album launch
Poor sound spoilt Madlela Sikhobokhobo's album launch in Bulawayo at the weekend.Somehow, the exact PA System that is run by a guy only referred to as Makura has spoilt a number of gigs and ye...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: SADC artists release Robert Mugabe emotional song
Artists' from Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania came together to release a sombre track in memory of the late founding father of the country Robert Mugabe on the 2023 edition of commemorating his birthday...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 06:49hrs | 27 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Manhunt for 10 drug kingpins
Police are on the trail of 10 prominent drug kingpins in the capital who are understood to have been supplying large quantities of illicit narcotics to the public.In the last two weeks, law en...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Notorious bouncers in bail application setback
NOTORIOUS bouncers, who allegedly terrorised imbibers at several night spots in Harare, received a setback in their case after a High Court judge dropped their bail appeal when their lawyer failed to ...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Lemmy hailed
Guruve community hailed traditional musician Ginatsia "Jah Lemmy" Nyanhete on New Year's Eve and New Year's day by attending his shows resoundingly.Jah Lemmy performed at Guruve hotel on New Y...Published: 03 Jan 2023 at 20:13hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mai Mabhena throws end of year party
Music promoter and Guruve businesswoman Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda is throwing an end of year party tomorrow at her giant Guruve hotel.Mai Mabhena is hosting a number of musicians at the pa...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:52hrs | 18 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Jah Lemmy unleashes Zimbe Remoto
TRADITIONAL musician Ginatsia "Jah Lemmy" Nyanhete yesterday unleashed his single track Zimbe Remoto at Club 75 Ruyamuro in Guruve....Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 13:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Guruve hotel honours Scribe
Guruve based businesswoman Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda and Guruve hotel proprietor has honoured freelance journalist Simbarashe Sithole by throwing a birthday bashment at her hotel on Sartuday....Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Paul Ndou
Mai Mabhena hosts Progress Chipfumo
Music promoter Monica "Mai Mabhena" Chikanda is hosting musician Progress Chipfumo on Sartuday at her Guruve hotel.Chipfumo last visted Guruve hotel two years ago when Covid 19 pan...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 20:28hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso packs Guruve hotel
Thousands of Sungura lovers around Guruve yesterday braved the cold and came to see the King of Sungura Alick Macheso live on stage....Published: 09 Jul 2022 at 18:05hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mai Mabhena hosts Macheso
Guruve Hotel proprietor and music promoter Monica Chikanda popularly known as "Mai Mabhena" in the music industry is hosting the King of Sungura Alick Macheso tomorrow (Friday).The hotel...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 15:18hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso gets Bulawayo's support
King of Sungura Alick Macheso has got a lot of support from musicians who are set to grace his Bulawayo show tomorrow. ...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:20hrs | 28 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mark Ngwazi comparison an insult to Macheso, says promoter
LOCAL music promoter, Wanisayi ‘Mahwindo' Mthandwa, has scoffed at comparisons made on social media between rising star, Mark Ngwazi and Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso, saying the debate is an insul...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Senior lecture revives Jimmy Jimalo's legacy
Sungura legend Nicholas Zacharia "Senior Lecture" has revived the late music promoter Jimmy Jimalo's legacy by performing at his bar in Highfied on Saturd...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:05hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Madzibaba's Musabvunda album accepted at Mzansi
A number of Sungura fans who flocked Mzansi bar in Mvurwi last night were pleased with Madzibaba's Nicholas Zacharia's latest album Musabvunda....Published: 14 May 2022 at 08:00hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jah Lemmy thrills Mzansi
Up and Coming Guruve based traditional musician Ginatsia Nyamhete popularly known as Jah Lemmy gave a polished perfomance at Mzansi bar Mvurwi and walked ...Published: 02 May 2022 at 14:34hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
No hero status for Zex Manatsa
Government has granted a State-assisted funeral for the late musician Zexie Manatsa despite calls for him to be declared liberation hero. The legendary musician succumbed to cancer on Thursday at Pari...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Illegal miner breaks into music promoter's house
An Illegal miner of no fixed aboard allegedly broke into Mvurwi music promoter Prince Chipenda's popularly known as "Mzansi Boss" house and stole a ...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 07:58hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Music promoter dishes out US$3k to Pinjisi
Sungura artiste Tatenda Pinjiisi yesterday walked away smiling from his Mvurwi show at Mzansi lounge after he was given US$3000 by the bar owner in ...Published: 20 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chipfumo sets Mzansi on fire
Musician Progress Chipfumo and his Sounds of Motherland band thrilled music lovers in Mvurwi on Friday at Mzansi lounge.Following the opening of bars by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week ...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 10:58hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jonathan Moyo says anyone offended by Roki's Patati Patata lyrics lacked 'a moral compass'
EXILED former Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo has defended urban grooves artist, Rockford 'Roki' Josphats from social media attacks following the release of his latest track, Patati Patata.Thi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 19:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Prominent promoter Madamara laid to rest
MUSIC promoter and businessman, Dave "Madamara" Ncube, the first promoter to bring South African musician, Freddie Gwala to the country, was buried on Wednesday.Ncube (53), who died on Monday ...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes flock to SA
Zimbabwean musicians are making a beeline to South Africa lately where they are hosting shows in that country after spending months on the tangential due to the country's "strict" Covid-19 regulations...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bus crew members jailed 8 months for violating lockdown regulations
Two bus crew members who are employed by a South African bus Company, Mulaudzi Bus Services were today jailed for eight months for violating the national lockdown regulations which prohibit inter-city...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 17:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs its own online TV
MUSICIANS in the City of Kings are advocating for a Bulawayo version of 'Nash TV' saying the Harare television station has greatly assisted artists in the capital during the Covid-19 lockdown....Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urged to cut holiday as Covid-19 spirals in Zimbabwe
There are growing calls for Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to cut short his annual holiday because the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has "run over" his government.One of his de...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 18:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Muridzo manager cancels birthday gig
MUSICIAN Andy Muridzo's manager Ronald Mujuru, who turned 37 on Tuesday, says the lockdown has stalled his plans to host a lavish birthday party.Mujuru has been managing Muridzo since last yea...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Andy Muridzo's Muridzo manager turns 37
Musician Andy Muridzo's manager Ronald Mujuru turns 37 today. Mujuru has been managing Muridzo since 2019. The manage...Published: 05 Jan 2021 at 07:24hrs | 32 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mbare cops suspended over New year's Eve gig
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has suspended four police officers from Mbare for failing to execute their duties on New year's Eve gig held in Mbare.The gig was held by Anord Kamudyariwa p...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 18:31hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole / Tarisai Mudahondo
DJ Fantan arrested
Zim dancehall producer DJ Fantan and music promoter Dammer have been arrested for organising a Covid-19 super spreader New Year's Eve party in Mbare. Fantan - real name Arnold Kamudyariwa and ...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:41hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo wants Kuda Tagwirei arrested for breaking COVID-19 regulations
Controversial oil tycoon Kuda Tagwirei is in the middle of a storm for allegedly breaking COVID-19 regulations.Exiled Zimbabwe Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo posted a video on Twitter ple...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 19:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
52 arrested, DJ on the run over New Year eve Covid-19 super spreader bash
AT LEAST 52 people have been arrested while music promoter, DJ Fantan is on the run following a music concert attended by thousands in Mbare, Harare suburb on New Year's Eve disregarding the Covid-19 ...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
$500 000 for Budiriro demolitions victims
AS residents of Budiriro, Harare, start to pick up the pieces following the ill-timed and callous decision by the MDC-Alliance led council to demolish their houses, several Zimbabweans, who include Im...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:43hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D concert exposes Zimbabwe police's double standards
THE police has been exposed for double standards and came under heavy scrutiny after they allegedly forced the 11th hour cancellation of the highly-publicised Best of Both Worlds concert that was to b...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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